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The Candles Glow (Upper Voice Choir): Upper Voices (SSAAA

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The Candles Glow (Upper Voice Choir): Upper Voices (SSAAA

The Candles Glow (Upper Voice Choir): Upper Voices (SSAAA

Words by Janis Poruks, music by Rihards Dubra / English translation by Lilija Zobens

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Inventive, tuneful and wonderfully joyous holiday music, which immediately evokes the joy of Christmas. Once heard, never forgotten!
Originally written for Upper Voices in Latvian, this mixed voice arrangement will liven any holiday concert.

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Series: Musica Baltica
Publisher: Musica Baltica
Page Count: 8
ISBN10: 0-69-795600-8
ISBN13: 979-0-6979-5600-1
UPC: 0
SKU: 98-MB0698A
Instrumentation: (SSAAA)

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About the Composer: Rihards Dubra

Rihards Dubra is a Latvian composer whose choral works have earned recognition across Europe for their accessible, lyrical approach to contemporary sacred music. His compositions draw deeply from Baltic musical traditions while remaining immediately engaging for performers and audiences alike, making him a valued voice in choral literature for both youth and mixed ensembles.

Why we love this

Dubra's gift for melody shines here. The piece captures genuine holiday spirit without relying on arrangements of familiar carols, giving your ensemble fresh material that feels both modern and timeless. Upper voice choirs often struggle to find repertoire that balances accessibility with real musical substance; this piece delivers both.

What to expect

Radiant and unhurried, like candlelight catching in clear glass. The five-part texture creates a luminous sound that feels both intimate and celebratory, never overcrowded despite the number of voices.

Who it's for

Upper voice choirs looking for genuinely joyful holiday repertoire that respects their musicianship. This arrangement works equally well for middle school treble choirs with strong sight-readers and high school or community upper voice ensembles seeking a program piece that lands with impact.

How to get the most out of it

  • Bring out the independence of each line without forcing unnatural separation. These five voices weave together naturally when each singer commits to their own melodic integrity.
  • Shape the phrase architecture deliberately. Let the harmonic changes guide your tempo and dynamic choices rather than imposing a mechanical pulse.
  • Consider the acoustic context of your performance space. The piece's brightness will project differently in a church versus a concert hall; adjust your vowel formation and resonance accordingly.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece of a holiday concert's upper voice section, or pair it with other contemporary sacred works to create a balanced choral program. Its tuneful character and bright energy make it an excellent opener or closer for a holiday concert.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining independent melodic lines within complex five-part harmony
  • Shaping longer phrases with purposeful harmonic direction
  • Balancing blend with individual vocal clarity in upper register
  • Reading and performing contemporary choral music with Latvian textual roots

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